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. >>> in newtown, connecticut, monday grieving family members of 11 victim of the sandy hook elementary school shooting announced plans for an anti-violence campaign. the nonprofit group sandy hook promise will focus on mental health, school safety and gun responsibility. >> the middle ground and the answers i actually think are going to come from gun owners themselves. those are the people that understand where the limits are, what's reasonable, what's responsible and what isn't. >> last night on "the rachel maddow show," rachel asked the parents of 6-year-old shooting victim ben wheeler about a comment they made at the news conference about having responsibility to their son. >> our job for him is to continue to do, to be, the greatest parents we can be. as i said, we're never going to stop being ben's parents. and that's complemented and made more difficult by being the best parents we can be for nate who has his own journey. >> yeah. nate said right after ben died, he said -- this is tough -- but he said you promised you would protect us. >> yeah. >> and i did promise him that. >> s
. >>> in newtown, connecticut, monday grieving family members of 11 victim of the sandy hook elementary school shooting announced plans for an anti-violence campaign. the nonprofit group sandy hook promise will focus on mental health, school safety and gun responsibility. >> the middle ground and the answers i actually think are going to come from gun owners themselves. those are the people that understand where the limits are, what's reasonable, what's responsible and what...
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if you google sandy hook hope, you can find all kinds of things. there's a real strain within the movement. these are paranoid people who think the government is coming to snatch their guns. >> this is not -- we -- off camera we talked to a number of families today who didn't even want to come on camera because they are too upset about this to even address this. the fact that emilie parker's family, if they google her name and the first thing that would come up would be this sickening conspiracy theory wore the same dress that emilie parker had once worn in a photograph to meet with president obama, i mean, that is just adding insult to injury. why do we see conspiracy theorists pop up in the wake of a tragedy like this? is it simply linked to the whole idea that they believe that the government is trying to take their guns and this is a way they're trying to take guns. >> conspiracy theories are explanations for evil. people don't like the idea of random people. it is focused in people whether it's jews, or muslims, or free masons, or the new worl
if you google sandy hook hope, you can find all kinds of things. there's a real strain within the movement. these are paranoid people who think the government is coming to snatch their guns. >> this is not -- we -- off camera we talked to a number of families today who didn't even want to come on camera because they are too upset about this to even address this. the fact that emilie parker's family, if they google her name and the first thing that would come up would be this sickening...
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i don't think i would -- -- >> greg: sundy sandy duncan? >> bob: the hurricane. it schloyed down the economy. massive storm. >> dana: i hope that is -- i hope that is true. >> eric: be honest. this is some defense spending cuts that came out. the problem is if the whole economy is based on government spending only going to get growth -- >> dana: we are in trouble. >> eric: not a healthy economy. can't survive on its own. >> bob: sandy took out better part of the northeastern part of the country not producing -- they didn't have electricity. >> kimberly: not their sole responsibility. >> bob: a big part to do with it. >> eric: $15 trillion economy, hurricane in one quadrant won't put the whole economy in standstill. >> dana: when is the last time you read an article about plan or a new initiative or something to help improve unemployment rate? you just don't. >> bob: i differ with you. obama has a jobs bill in the house. [over talking ] it has been sitting there. >> dana: the house passed 29 bills they said were pro-growth and they haven't passed. >> bob: they may
i don't think i would -- -- >> greg: sundy sandy duncan? >> bob: the hurricane. it schloyed down the economy. massive storm. >> dana: i hope that is -- i hope that is true. >> eric: be honest. this is some defense spending cuts that came out. the problem is if the whole economy is based on government spending only going to get growth -- >> dana: we are in trouble. >> eric: not a healthy economy. can't survive on its own. >> bob: sandy took out better...
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after superstorm sandy hit, residents get what they have been demanding from congress. all that and a change for the boy scouts. the heat is on at the white house and burglars beware. good morning, i'm mara. the groundwork is laid and president obama will detail the plans for the broadest overhaul in nearly three decades. the president will make his announcement a day after senators unveil their plan. nbcs tracie potts is live with more. good morning. >> reporter: mara, good morning. the president and lawmakers are talking about it. this time we could see action because both sides are motivated. if congress drags its feet on immigration, the white house has a plan ready. president obama will lay it out today in las vegas. the white house says it's similar to what democrats and republicans introduced monday. >> we are going to get pushback but americans are saying let's get it fixed. they are in line for citizenship after paying fees and learn english. >> no one should expect the members of the senate are going rubber stamp it. >> we will never put them on a path to citi
after superstorm sandy hit, residents get what they have been demanding from congress. all that and a change for the boy scouts. the heat is on at the white house and burglars beware. good morning, i'm mara. the groundwork is laid and president obama will detail the plans for the broadest overhaul in nearly three decades. the president will make his announcement a day after senators unveil their plan. nbcs tracie potts is live with more. good morning. >> reporter: mara, good morning. the...
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. >>> new jersey governor christie's stock is rising among democrats, fighting against hurricane sandy, a despite plea to save these whales and is that lion in my neighborhood? >>> good morning. health officials are calling the worse flu outbreak they have seen in decades. at least 36 people are dead as the virus has spread to 40 states. boston is declared a public health emergency. they have had ten times of all last year's flu season. >> it has come back and rather fiercely. >>> boston will offer free vaccinations this weekend inspect. in some areas, some schools are temporarily closing. experts warn that we haven't reached the peak. >>> vice president biden's task nors aims at reducing gun violence, including the powerful nra, sources close to the talks say, expanding background checks for gun purchases. yesterday the vice president met with victims groups vowing that the administration is determined to take quote, immediate action. >> i want to make it clear that we are not going to get caught up in the notion, unless we can do everything we're going to do nothing. it's critically
. >>> new jersey governor christie's stock is rising among democrats, fighting against hurricane sandy, a despite plea to save these whales and is that lion in my neighborhood? >>> good morning. health officials are calling the worse flu outbreak they have seen in decades. at least 36 people are dead as the virus has spread to 40 states. boston is declared a public health emergency. they have had ten times of all last year's flu season. >> it has come back and rather...
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. >> if mitch mcconnell is going to draw that line in the sandy it's going to be recipe for more grid lock. during the campaign when the -- you saw the republican candidate and paul ryan talking about all of those tax breaks and loopholes in the tax codes, that benefit wealthy people, guess what, they're still there. through tax reform we can raise more revenue matched by additional cuts. >> with republican leaders still clearly prepared to use the debt ceiling as leverage, nancy pelosi explained what she would do if she were in president obama's shoes. >> why do we go through this kind of exercise that embarrass everyone. >> ask the republicans. we always passed the debt ceiling when president bush was president. there should be -- this is a conversation where there should be no doubt. in fact, if i were president, i would use the 14th amendment which says that united states will always be -- >> you would go ahead and do it. >> but the congress hasn't incurred much of this debt. >> more on the president's big january agenda the white house is considering comprehensive plans to crack
. >> if mitch mcconnell is going to draw that line in the sandy it's going to be recipe for more grid lock. during the campaign when the -- you saw the republican candidate and paul ryan talking about all of those tax breaks and loopholes in the tax codes, that benefit wealthy people, guess what, they're still there. through tax reform we can raise more revenue matched by additional cuts. >> with republican leaders still clearly prepared to use the debt ceiling as leverage, nancy...
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sandy hook's top educator gives an emotional response. that's ahead. >>> i will put everything i've got into this and so will joe. but i tell you, the only way we can change is if the american people demand it. we're going to need voices in those areas and those congressional districts where the tradition of gun ownership is strong to speak up. and to say this is important. >> president obama wants direct action from the american people because it's the only way sensible gun legislation will pass. today, former white house press secretary robert gibbs says the president's campaign organization must be fully activated. >> the president has the most exciting campaign apparatus ever built. it's time to turn that loose. if the nra has a list than obama for america has a bigger list. >> joining us tonight on "the ed show" stephanie cutter, former obama 2012 campaign manager. stephanie, good to have you on the program. that's a heck of a sound byte. i mean, to engage the effort of the obama campaign, is there a plan now that the battle lines ha
sandy hook's top educator gives an emotional response. that's ahead. >>> i will put everything i've got into this and so will joe. but i tell you, the only way we can change is if the american people demand it. we're going to need voices in those areas and those congressional districts where the tradition of gun ownership is strong to speak up. and to say this is important. >> president obama wants direct action from the american people because it's the only way sensible gun...
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like saying after sandy hook so we had 26 and 20 of them children are all dead so what difference does it make what kind of gun the shooter used or whether he was crazy. what difference does it make? it makes a lot of difference. we want to prevent it from happening again and hold those responsible who are indeed accountable for the crime f. a drunk driver kills a child in a car accident, we don't say what difference does it make? we want to know why did he get drunk and drive. it makes all of the difference in the world . americans still don't know the answers and we have a right to demand what they are. kentucky senator ram paul said he would have relieved her of her post if he was president and he was equally as tough on the man who was to succeed her. things got heated when senator paul asked kerry about the recent controversial aid package to egypt. >> you heard president morsi's comments about zionist and israelis being blood suckers and descendants was apes and pigs. do you think it is wise to send them f-16. >> i think those comments are reprehensible and degrading and unaccept
like saying after sandy hook so we had 26 and 20 of them children are all dead so what difference does it make what kind of gun the shooter used or whether he was crazy. what difference does it make? it makes a lot of difference. we want to prevent it from happening again and hold those responsible who are indeed accountable for the crime f. a drunk driver kills a child in a car accident, we don't say what difference does it make? we want to know why did he get drunk and drive. it makes all of...
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then, sandy struck and four feet of water poured in. they lost everything. a volunteer group stepped in to help and showed off their work yesterday. look at that. >> bet they're feeling good. always good to be back home. so, congrats to them. >>> time, now, for a look at weather across the country this morning. severe storms are a threat in memphis, mobile and new orleans. there could even be an isolated tornado, as well. meanwhile, raining in chicago, st. louis and kansas city. wintry west of the rockies, with snow in the mountains. and rain from seattle to l.a. >> it's another day of spring-like temperatures along the east coast. much of florida will be in the 80s. warmer, too, in the midwest. fargo will be 37, instead of the usual 18. much cooler in l.a., with a high in the mid-50s. >>> when we come back this morning, why half the houses in america could be getting a huge break on their winter heating bills. good news. >> yes. >>> then, a new token of our affection. you get to vote as monopoly dumps a classic playing piece for something shiny and new. >>>
then, sandy struck and four feet of water poured in. they lost everything. a volunteer group stepped in to help and showed off their work yesterday. look at that. >> bet they're feeling good. always good to be back home. so, congrats to them. >>> time, now, for a look at weather across the country this morning. severe storms are a threat in memphis, mobile and new orleans. there could even be an isolated tornado, as well. meanwhile, raining in chicago, st. louis and kansas city....
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a movement of people who say that the sandy hook tragedy was a hoax. the real purpose was to create a political environment to take away all our guns. the american public is largely on board with at least some of the president's agenda. in a new nbc news/"wall street journal" poll, more than half, 56%, say laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter. so what realistically can the president do? david corn is washington bureau chief for "mother jones," joy reid is managing editor of thegrio.com, and both are msnbc political analysts. joy, how large should he be looking? >> i think the president needs to go in with a large package obviously, but when you talk to individual lawmakers, particularly on the house side, you get the sense two things have to happen. first of all, something has to pass the senate. that theoretically could be large, but the house is going to be a much tougher sled, although i was speaking with a couple lawmakers yesterday who seemed to think parts of what the president wants could actually pass in the house. things that
a movement of people who say that the sandy hook tragedy was a hoax. the real purpose was to create a political environment to take away all our guns. the american public is largely on board with at least some of the president's agenda. in a new nbc news/"wall street journal" poll, more than half, 56%, say laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter. so what realistically can the president do? david corn is washington bureau chief for "mother jones," joy reid is...
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green and white are the school's colors at sandy hook elementary. in addition to the green ribbons, which were everywhere, more than 30 people who were personally affected by gun violence, people who lost their child or another loved one, more than 30 people with that connection to gun violence were in the gallery, were in the audience watching the speech. people who lost loved ones in mass shootings like aurora and newtown and tucson or in the kind of one-off gun violence that happens every day in our country. accidental shootings, drive-by shootings, workplace shootings. the parents of one of the little girls killed at sandy hook, grace mcdonnell, her parents were there at the state of the union, along with the younger brother of vicki soto, a teacher who was killed at the school that day. two sandy hook teachers were in the audience including one who survived gunshot wounds to her foot and leg and hand. she was invited by the congresswoman from newtown, elizabeth este. several of these folks also spoke at a press conference on gun violence that t
green and white are the school's colors at sandy hook elementary. in addition to the green ribbons, which were everywhere, more than 30 people who were personally affected by gun violence, people who lost their child or another loved one, more than 30 people with that connection to gun violence were in the gallery, were in the audience watching the speech. people who lost loved ones in mass shootings like aurora and newtown and tucson or in the kind of one-off gun violence that happens every...
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my mom, joanne epstein. >> and my mom, sandy kotb. both here to share some of their favorite recipes. just in time to share recipes for easter because nobody cooks like our moms do. >> somebody, who shall remain nameless, forgot the wine. where are the little cups? >> what are we cooking, joanie? what are we cooking up? what are we making, mom? >> pork and sauerkraut. >> you're acting like you don't know. is it pork and sauerkraut or isn't it? >> it is pork and sauerkraut. >> pork down by you. >> here is the pork. excuse me. all right. so what do you do with -- >> i'm going to tell you. >> mom, we're on live television. >> she overpowers me. >> you're not alone, joanie. >> first, i have about a four-pound pork loin. >> uh-huh. >> and i braise it in some oil. >> yeah. >> all around. >> yeah. >> all around. >> all around. >> upside down. >> everything. >> get the hiney. okay. >> then -- what do i do? >> maybe in the oven to cook it? >> i haven't cooked it in a long time. but it's okay. i come back. i come back. >> mom, what do you do wi
my mom, joanne epstein. >> and my mom, sandy kotb. both here to share some of their favorite recipes. just in time to share recipes for easter because nobody cooks like our moms do. >> somebody, who shall remain nameless, forgot the wine. where are the little cups? >> what are we cooking, joanie? what are we cooking up? what are we making, mom? >> pork and sauerkraut. >> you're acting like you don't know. is it pork and sauerkraut or isn't it? >> it is pork...
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call. >> and hurricane sandy cost a lot of money. now, it's tough with all the pork that went in the bills, but bear with me, we got a $50 billion appropriation that just came to affected states. that cost a lot of money. so might it not, even if we're not really sure what a cut in emissions might do right now to the trajectory of the climate change that we've experienced, might it not be worth trying to do something about things? whether through carbon monoxide emissions, co2? >> no, i don't think so. no matter what we do, we're not going to have the impact unless the rest of the world goes along and we're going to drive up costs on people. for example, coal-fired plants. 19 just shut down in georgia. do people really want to do things like that nationwide when china, russia, india, brazil aren't going to do them? probably not. long term, it's probably not going to have an impact. we've had extreme weather in the past. the 1950s had more extreme weather than now. unless people start seeing that it's conforming to preconceived notion
call. >> and hurricane sandy cost a lot of money. now, it's tough with all the pork that went in the bills, but bear with me, we got a $50 billion appropriation that just came to affected states. that cost a lot of money. so might it not, even if we're not really sure what a cut in emissions might do right now to the trajectory of the climate change that we've experienced, might it not be worth trying to do something about things? whether through carbon monoxide emissions, co2? >>...
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. >>> well, billions of dollars in flood aid may soon be flowing to victims of superstorm sandy. the president signed into law a bill that increases fema's borrowing authority. l lawmakers on capitol hill are set to vote on another payment of $51 billion to flood victims. >>> overseas, president bashar assad gave his first speech in months. he rejected calls to step down and tried to just fie his crackdown on government rebels. he outlined what he called a peace plan, including a new constitution. a state department official says he's detached from reality. >>> rescue teams are spending another day looking for the head of the famded missoni design house. >>> hillary clinton returns to her office at the state department today for the first time in a month. clinton was released from the hospital last week after being treated for a blood clot. before that, she came down with a stomach flu and suffered a concussion. her time as secretary of state is expected to end within days. >>> a 17-year-old alabama high school student is due in court this morning, accused of plotting to blow up
. >>> well, billions of dollars in flood aid may soon be flowing to victims of superstorm sandy. the president signed into law a bill that increases fema's borrowing authority. l lawmakers on capitol hill are set to vote on another payment of $51 billion to flood victims. >>> overseas, president bashar assad gave his first speech in months. he rejected calls to step down and tried to just fie his crackdown on government rebels. he outlined what he called a peace plan,...
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they wanted to help the victims of hurricane sandy, of tropical storm sandy. they wanted to defend their own territory in terms of politics, but i didn't see anything particularly conspiratorial in any of that. >> no, they're actually trying to save themselves. they've got a bunch of people from very safe districts, and john is right, it would be very hard for democrats to take back the house until after 2020 because all those districts are gerrymandered, and, you know, if you can't take back the house, you certainly can't annihilate the republicans. it was a kind of loopy expression, and i think if john was being honest, he'd say he wouldn't have advised the speaker to say it. >> is victimhood now a republican meme? now republicans are all victims too? i know the democrats are sometimes truly victims, but are you selling the fact, hey, we're getting beat up by these bullies. is this the new thing, complaining, crying? do you think it works politically? >> i think the president's speech on monday did a wonderful thing for republicans. it got them united and fi
they wanted to help the victims of hurricane sandy, of tropical storm sandy. they wanted to defend their own territory in terms of politics, but i didn't see anything particularly conspiratorial in any of that. >> no, they're actually trying to save themselves. they've got a bunch of people from very safe districts, and john is right, it would be very hard for democrats to take back the house until after 2020 because all those districts are gerrymandered, and, you know, if you can't take...
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out in front reporting on this sandy hook conspiracy theorists. believe it or not, conspiracy theorists have been making outrageous false claims about that massacre as well. alex, one of these conspiracy videos has gotten millions of hits on youtube and a lot of the claims are based on initial reporting which is often inaccurate. instead of seeing it as the fog of war or incorrect reporting early on, have you seen a theme why people believe the media and the government are in cahoots to hire actors and make up killings? >> yeah, i spent all day today talking about scholars who studied conspiracy theories. there is a thread that go back to the malitia movement. these people are declined the government is out to get them any way. the media is in cahoots with it and they jump on events like sandy hook as confirmation of these things. they have this confirmation bias as psychologists call it to look for evidence that supports their theories and disregard anything that says otherwise. it helps to explain what happened. it explains the tragedy, gives me
out in front reporting on this sandy hook conspiracy theorists. believe it or not, conspiracy theorists have been making outrageous false claims about that massacre as well. alex, one of these conspiracy videos has gotten millions of hits on youtube and a lot of the claims are based on initial reporting which is often inaccurate. instead of seeing it as the fog of war or incorrect reporting early on, have you seen a theme why people believe the media and the government are in cahoots to hire...
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say he was right to criticize republicans including the leaders for delaying the vote on hurricane sandy relief. we'll be right back. he's big up there. >>> we're back. and i said what a day. hillary clinton's strong performance today was a reminder to many that she would be a formidable candidate. who doesn't know that, in 2016. today we got hints about another one. vice president joe biden. he clearly wants to run. he seems to be laying the groundwork for a run which he was asked about on cnn yesterday. let's listen to what he said. >> is there any reason you wouldn't run? >> there's a whole lot of reasons why i wouldn't run. i haven't made that decision and i don't have to make that decision for awhile. >> so are you ready to run against hillary clinton in 2016? >> i haven't made that judgment and hillary hasn't made that judgment. but i can tell you what. everything that should be done over the next two years that i should be part of would have to be done whether i run or i don't run. if this administration is successful, whoever is running as a democrat is better positioned to win.
say he was right to criticize republicans including the leaders for delaying the vote on hurricane sandy relief. we'll be right back. he's big up there. >>> we're back. and i said what a day. hillary clinton's strong performance today was a reminder to many that she would be a formidable candidate. who doesn't know that, in 2016. today we got hints about another one. vice president joe biden. he clearly wants to run. he seems to be laying the groundwork for a run which he was asked...
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. >>> a sandy hook elementary teacher, the parents of a slain chicago teen tonight at the capitol. these were the people who took the seats of honor next to first lady michelle obama. not long ago, that same seat was held by the police sergeant hailed the hero in the fort hood massacre. but now she's claiming the president has turned his back on her. some of the following images in this story may be difficult to watch. here's brian ross with a "nightline" investigates. >> reporter: in the three years since the attack at fort hood in texas has been forgotten by many. but not by the victims. the people in the army processing room that day who say they have been forgotten and neglected, too. this is what they experienced. terror and chaos that has not been seen publicly until tonight in new footage obtained by abc news, taken moments after the carnage ended. >> everyone is scrambling. it's chaos. >> a few seconds after he started shooting is when i took a round to the chest. >> there was a lot of heroes that day, heros that stayed on the scene and rendered aid to the victims. >> 13 pe
. >>> a sandy hook elementary teacher, the parents of a slain chicago teen tonight at the capitol. these were the people who took the seats of honor next to first lady michelle obama. not long ago, that same seat was held by the police sergeant hailed the hero in the fort hood massacre. but now she's claiming the president has turned his back on her. some of the following images in this story may be difficult to watch. here's brian ross with a "nightline" investigates....
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students from sandy hook elementary singing "america the beautiful." then -- a power rendition of the national anthem by alicia keys. followed by america's game. >> flacco, end zone snchltd. >> reporter: baltimore took a commanding lead early. and then at halftime, beyonce commanded the stage. ♪ all the single ladies >> reporter: joined in a surprise reunion by destiny's child. the second half began with an electric kickoff return by jacoby jones and then the electricity went out. a loss of power left half the stadium in dark. when the game ended it was the niners who had all of the energy, mounting a huge comeback. but in the end, the baltimore ravens hold on for an exciting win. the end of the super bowl. but the party continues in new orleans. mardi gras resumes. jay gray, nbc news, new orleans. >>> the family of muhammad ali is trying to knock out rumors that he's on his death bed. they released photos of watching the super bowl in ravens gear. i quoted ali's brother that he was near death. >>> first lady michelle obama sent a tweet last night, w
students from sandy hook elementary singing "america the beautiful." then -- a power rendition of the national anthem by alicia keys. followed by america's game. >> flacco, end zone snchltd. >> reporter: baltimore took a commanding lead early. and then at halftime, beyonce commanded the stage. ♪ all the single ladies >> reporter: joined in a surprise reunion by destiny's child. the second half began with an electric kickoff return by jacoby jones and then the...
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. >>> three months after hurricane sandy, the senate has approved a $50 billion aid deal. and president obama says he will sign it as soon as it hits his desk. the money will go to residents, businesses and state and local governments trying to rebuild. the measure passed 62-36, with opposition from fiscal conservatives. >>> a wave of mild air is moving into the northeast a day after the area got slammed by a nasty mix of wintry weather. heavy snow made a mess of the roads across maine. driving was also pretty treacherous in parts of pennsylvania, new jersey and new york. as sleet and freezing rain triggered a string of crashes. >>> it was the opposite, though, in the plains, as temperatures shot up, shattering two dozen record highs from texas to kansas. waco hit 81. it was 77 in topeka. that city's all-time high temperature for the month of january. >>> and today, violent storms from the gulf coast into the midwest, with memphis and little rock expecting the worst of it. a few inches in the upper midwest. also, some showers from seattle to portland. up to a foot of mount
. >>> three months after hurricane sandy, the senate has approved a $50 billion aid deal. and president obama says he will sign it as soon as it hits his desk. the money will go to residents, businesses and state and local governments trying to rebuild. the measure passed 62-36, with opposition from fiscal conservatives. >>> a wave of mild air is moving into the northeast a day after the area got slammed by a nasty mix of wintry weather. heavy snow made a mess of the roads...
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we've got to concentrate on sandy hook. we've got to concentrate on what's going on in our inner cities and folks getting guns that should not have them. and i think that -- i think what mr. lapierre is doing is, to be frank with you, he's shooting himself in the foot and shooting the nra in the foot because in talking to some of my colleagues on the republican side today, a lot of them are embarrassed and upset about it, but they are afraid to speak out about it. but one thing that they are definitely not in agreement with, and i think some are going to see this as cover to stand up against the nra. you know, we have common sense legislation against trafficking which is a bipartisan bill. >> i know you do. good for you. >> and scott rigell, who is one of our co-sponsors, is an nra member. >> that's true. i went back and looked at the republican platform last time around. it was all pro-gun. on every aspect, every front, not a single word challenging the nra. i have yet -- i accept the fact that, congressman, you have colle
we've got to concentrate on sandy hook. we've got to concentrate on what's going on in our inner cities and folks getting guns that should not have them. and i think that -- i think what mr. lapierre is doing is, to be frank with you, he's shooting himself in the foot and shooting the nra in the foot because in talking to some of my colleagues on the republican side today, a lot of them are embarrassed and upset about it, but they are afraid to speak out about it. but one thing that they are...
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those areas were hit so hard by sandy. again, six to ten minneapolis and chicago. this is my "first call." right now, it looks like enough to shovel, d.c., wednesday night, three to six. >> they struggle with an inch. >> yes, this should be the biggest snowfall of the year for chicago and d.c. in march. >> we see the video of every year of drivers, they can't handle the snow. thanks bill. >>> lebron james and the heat visiting madison square garden. 13-game winning streak, but they had yet to beat the knicks this season. carmelo anthony had a huge first quarter. lebron james to wade who lobs it back to james. for the hoop. lebron james considering magic johnson's $1 million dunk contest next year. the heat would rally. chris bosh hits the jumper to put the heat up by six. with just over a minute left and under 30 seconds to play, lebron james steps in front of the pass and goes the length of the floor for the windmill. they win 14 in a row, 99-93. >>> this one is awesome. watch this one. from the new york state regional semifinals. new rochelle high down by two. tr
those areas were hit so hard by sandy. again, six to ten minneapolis and chicago. this is my "first call." right now, it looks like enough to shovel, d.c., wednesday night, three to six. >> they struggle with an inch. >> yes, this should be the biggest snowfall of the year for chicago and d.c. in march. >> we see the video of every year of drivers, they can't handle the snow. thanks bill. >>> lebron james and the heat visiting madison square garden. 13-game...
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a movement of people who say that the sandy hook tragedy was a hoax. the real purpose was to create a political environment to take away all our guns. the american public is largely on board with at least some of the president's agenda. in a new nbc news/"wall street journal" poll, more than half, 56%, say laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter. so what realistically can the president do? david corn is washington bureau chief for "mother jones," joy reid is managing editor of thegrio.com, and both are msnbc political analysts. joy, how large should he be looking? >> i think the president needs to go in with a large package obviously, but when you talk to individual lawmakers, particularly on the house side, you get the sense two things have to happen. first of all, something has to pass the senate. that theoretically could be large, but the house is going to be a much tougher sled, although i was speaking with a couple lawmakers yesterday who seemed to think parts of what the president wants could actually pass in the house. things that
a movement of people who say that the sandy hook tragedy was a hoax. the real purpose was to create a political environment to take away all our guns. the american public is largely on board with at least some of the president's agenda. in a new nbc news/"wall street journal" poll, more than half, 56%, say laws covering the sale of firearms should be stricter. so what realistically can the president do? david corn is washington bureau chief for "mother jones," joy reid is...
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back in january, 67 house republicans voted against providing flood insurance for sandy victims and it turns out that 37 of them have a history of supporting aid after natural disasters when their own states were affected. missouri congressman sam graves was one of them, and here's what he said in 2011 when his state was dealing with a severe flood damage. i urge the president to approve this assistance without delay. many communities along the river have been stretched to the limit preparing for and fighting this unprecedented flood. >>> finally, oklahoma senator jim inhofe in 2006 had this to say during a debate on gay marriage again. >> as you see here, and i think this maybe is the most important prop that we'll have during the entire debate. >> my wife and i have been married 47 years. we have 20 kids and grandkids. i'm really proud to say that in the recorded history of our family we've never had a divorce or any kind of a homosexual relationship. >> so, mr. inhofe lives in a world of straight, marital perfection. la dee da. but in this statement of self-celebration had to do wit
back in january, 67 house republicans voted against providing flood insurance for sandy victims and it turns out that 37 of them have a history of supporting aid after natural disasters when their own states were affected. missouri congressman sam graves was one of them, and here's what he said in 2011 when his state was dealing with a severe flood damage. i urge the president to approve this assistance without delay. many communities along the river have been stretched to the limit preparing...
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and ryan also voted against relief for victims of hurricane sandy. by ryan's definition, if the government is rebuilding your destroyed home, you're a taker too. >> look, this is a straw man argument. the president said earlier that we had suspicions about medicare and taking care of the elderly and feeding poor children. when he sets up these straw men, to affix views to add ver sears that they don't have, to win the argument by default, it's not an honest debate. we want to have a safety net. a safety net that's there for the vulnerable, poor, for people who cannot help themselves. but we don't want to have a culture in this country that encouraging more dependency that saps and drains people of their ability to make the most of their lives. >> which part of the culture today is doing that? is part of this culture that you even benefited from after your father died. >> absolutely. >> so which part of the safety net culture is sapping america's opportunity right now? >> this is the point we keep making with benefits like food stamps, for example. th
and ryan also voted against relief for victims of hurricane sandy. by ryan's definition, if the government is rebuilding your destroyed home, you're a taker too. >> look, this is a straw man argument. the president said earlier that we had suspicions about medicare and taking care of the elderly and feeding poor children. when he sets up these straw men, to affix views to add ver sears that they don't have, to win the argument by default, it's not an honest debate. we want to have a...
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the senate put it in the supplemental bill for sandy. and guess what? the house republicans stripped it out and didn't put it in their version of the sandy bill. so even today, after we know what happened, the republicans are still not willing to give her the resources to protect our diplomats abroad. >> senator, what was this hearing about today? was it about getting and finding solutions or something else? >> listen, to me, this was simply about politics, right? about two-thirds of the republicans that asked questions asked questions about a handful of tv appearances by susan rice. the fact is if republicans asked just a small percentage of the questions that they've been asking about these television appearances about the war in iraq, we wouldn't be talking about saving four lives, we would be talking about saving 4,000 lives. and so i'm glad she's being as transparent as she has been. but it's about time to focus on something bigger than this. >> senator, you have access to these intelligence materials. did you learn anything today? was there any ne
the senate put it in the supplemental bill for sandy. and guess what? the house republicans stripped it out and didn't put it in their version of the sandy bill. so even today, after we know what happened, the republicans are still not willing to give her the resources to protect our diplomats abroad. >> senator, what was this hearing about today? was it about getting and finding solutions or something else? >> listen, to me, this was simply about politics, right? about two-thirds...
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parents whose children were killed in the sandy hook massacre used the hearing to demand stricter state gun laws. lawmakers also heard from newtown residents who spoke against more restrictions on gun owners. >>> on capitol hill, shooting victim and former congresswoman, gabby giffords, was helped into a hearing by her husband, mark kelly. it was a powerful call for congressional action. giffords demanded lawmakers do something, despite the opposition. >> too many children are dying. too many children. it will be hard. but the time is now. you must act. be bold, be courageous. americans are counting on you. >> and then, kelly called for better background checks for all gun sales. wayne lapierre of the national rifle association says background checks aren't the answer because criminals buying guns don't use them. >>> there's new momentum towards immigration reform. a bipartisan group from the house is working on legislation similar to proposals by senate negotiators and president obama. the groundbreaking measure could be unveiled within a matter of days. president obama says he would l
parents whose children were killed in the sandy hook massacre used the hearing to demand stricter state gun laws. lawmakers also heard from newtown residents who spoke against more restrictions on gun owners. >>> on capitol hill, shooting victim and former congresswoman, gabby giffords, was helped into a hearing by her husband, mark kelly. it was a powerful call for congressional action. giffords demanded lawmakers do something, despite the opposition. >> too many children are...
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seven months after hurricane sandy destroyed homes and businesses all along the coast. businesses that have been rebuilt are preparing now to start this season a very important season because everyone wants to know will they be able to lure the crowds back? cnn's business correspondent zain asher took a trip down to asbury park and joins us this morning. >> it's not just a big weekend for businesses it's also a big weekend for the city of asbury park itself. remember one-third of the city's revenue comes from beach tourism and memorial day weekend is unbelievably important to that. also these businesses are seasonal and if they don't make enough revenue through memorial day they will have a tough time through the winter. >> you feel like you're walking on the ocean. >> reporter: new jersey restaurant owner marilyn schlossberg always worries about the forecast. >> when we're open for business the first thing i look is at the weather. >> reporter: the weather nearly destroyed her business. >> the window frames all blew in to the other side so every surge of water that cam
seven months after hurricane sandy destroyed homes and businesses all along the coast. businesses that have been rebuilt are preparing now to start this season a very important season because everyone wants to know will they be able to lure the crowds back? cnn's business correspondent zain asher took a trip down to asbury park and joins us this morning. >> it's not just a big weekend for businesses it's also a big weekend for the city of asbury park itself. remember one-third of the...
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i think sandy's driven it up. let's just say i fear a sell on the news story here. especially if captain nemo, our current storm, moves it up ahead of thursday. general motors also comes on thursday. can china become gm's largest market? interesting question, right? can europe stop them in their tracks like it has? will the government soon be out of the stock? we got to get some caller on the stock because some people say this is incredibly cheap stock and others say it's played out. we get results from jarden, too. we've been extremely skeptical but let's say he keeps taking over yard after yard of the aisles in target with his indispensable gadgets. i go nowhere without my jimmy buffet margarita mix. i bet he delivers well. pepsico as well, has performed extremely well. i would use any weakness to roll into the stock. then there's waste management. lots of talk about how the company could do a real estate trust investment diversion. i expect we'll learn if they're going into the reit structure when they report. i'm listening also for hints of a bigger dividend. wa
i think sandy's driven it up. let's just say i fear a sell on the news story here. especially if captain nemo, our current storm, moves it up ahead of thursday. general motors also comes on thursday. can china become gm's largest market? interesting question, right? can europe stop them in their tracks like it has? will the government soon be out of the stock? we got to get some caller on the stock because some people say this is incredibly cheap stock and others say it's played out. we get...
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and they did it a month and a day after sandy hook. they did it on day two of the legislative session in albany. >> this is a complex, multifaceted problem. and this is a comprehensive bill that addresses the full panorama and spectrum of issues that come up. i'm proud to be a new yorker because new york is doing something, because we are fighting back, because yes, we've had tragedies and yes we've had too many innocent people lose their life. and yes it's unfortunate that it took those tragedies to get us to this point. but let's at least learn from what has happened. common sense can win. and good people can win. and you can actually get government to work and get good things to happen. you can overpower the extremists with intelligence and with reason and with common sense. and you can make this state a safer state. >> the national rifle association responded late today to new york's actions. they put out a statement saying naturally that they are outraged by what new york has done. it should also be noted that the nra is frequentl
and they did it a month and a day after sandy hook. they did it on day two of the legislative session in albany. >> this is a complex, multifaceted problem. and this is a comprehensive bill that addresses the full panorama and spectrum of issues that come up. i'm proud to be a new yorker because new york is doing something, because we are fighting back, because yes, we've had tragedies and yes we've had too many innocent people lose their life. and yes it's unfortunate that it took those...
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new york becomes the first state in the nation to pass a gun control law in the wake of the sandy hook shooting tragedy. last night, lawmakers approved andrew cuomo's aggressive plan. and assault weapons ban and storing an assault weapon will now be considered a misdemeanor. and police will have a registry for people who r have assault weapons and limits magazine capacity to seven rounds, i hope you don't have more than three intruders in your house and gun crime sentences will be increased. pistol holders and weapons holders must renew the bills every five years and protects legal gun owners from having their identities revealed. and if-- after last night's giant gun grab my next guest immediately expressed his outrage. >> tonight, we preach about saving lives. not long ago, i think a woman was in georgia, she has several young children, her husband showed her how to shoot, somebody broke into her home, came after her, she shot him, i believe, six times. tonight, we're going to pass legislation that if she had eight rounds in that chamber, instead of seven, she h'd be a criminal. we h
new york becomes the first state in the nation to pass a gun control law in the wake of the sandy hook shooting tragedy. last night, lawmakers approved andrew cuomo's aggressive plan. and assault weapons ban and storing an assault weapon will now be considered a misdemeanor. and police will have a registry for people who r have assault weapons and limits magazine capacity to seven rounds, i hope you don't have more than three intruders in your house and gun crime sentences will be increased....